TREATMENT
OPTIONS
The traditional therapy for varicose vein disease has been
ligation and stripping. This procedure, while effective, is highly invasive, traumatic,
and is routinely accompanied by significant post-operative pain. It also requires a long
recovery. The search for less invasive techniques to treat this very common problem has
led to the development of several new treatment options.
Medical Procedures to Treat Spider Veins
 Injection
Sclerotherapy and Laser Treatments are cosmetic procedures used to
treat tiny 'spider' veins and are not covered by insurance.
Surgical Procedures to Treat Varicose Veins
Segmental Excision
and Endo-Venous Ablation (ClosureŽ Procedure) are surgical
procedures used to treat large variscosities and are often performed at the same time. If
used to treat symptomatic or painful veins, these procedures are covered by insurance.
NonSurgical Treatment of Varicose Veins
Nonsurgical approaches include various lifestyle changes but most
importantly compression.
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